File Storage
File Storage in Azure is a fully managed, cloud-based file storage service that allows applications to access and store files using the standard Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. It provides a fully managed network file share that can be accessed from anywhere and by multiple concurrent clients, making it ideal for cloud and on-premises applications.
Key Features of File Storage
- Multiple replicas of data are maintained to ensure data availability even in the event of hardware failures.
- It can store and serve unlimited amounts of data.
- Supports encryption of data in transit and at rest, and role-based access control.
- It can be used with other Azure services, such as virtual machines and Azure Functions.
- Can be accessed from anywhere over SMB, REST APIs, or client libraries.
- Pay-as-you-go pricing based on data usage and storage.
Applications of File Storage
- Providing network file shares for cloud-based applications.
- Migrating on-premises file servers to the cloud.
- Storing application data, such as user profiles, documents, and images.
Types of Storage Account in Microsoft Azure
Pre-requisite: Storage Accounts
In Azure, the term “Storage type” refers to the different types of storage services offered by Azure to store data. These types of storage services vary in their performance, durability, and cost characteristics, and are designed to meet specific data storage needs.
The following are the main storage types in Azure:
- Blob Storage: Non-relational object storage service for unstructured data.
- File Storage: SMB-based file storage service for cloud or on-premises applications.
- Queue Storage: A service for storing and retrieving large numbers of messages for communication between microservices.
- Table Storage: A NoSQL key-value store for semi-structured data.
- Disk Storage: Managed disk storage for virtual machines.
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